Three musicians of distinction joining their richly creative musical
experiences into a cohesive work of unequaled elegance. The deep
connection between Haftor Medbøe the composer of the 7 pieces and a
remarkable poet of the guitar with pianist Espen Eriksen and trumpeter
Gunnar Halle gives the interplay a noble touch. Could be ambient, jazz
or experimental, yet what it counts in the end is the spiritual edge of
their effort that brings the listener into a vibrating universe of
beauty made of multiple spaces, shadows and sparks of light. Floating
in the Northern sky, piano, guitar and trumpet, embrace subtle
unpredictable harmonies punctuated by textural electronics, glowing
fluidity in the dark. Immerse yourself in the grace of their music and
discover the hidden treasures of "The Space Between"JazzWorldQuest.com
Haftor Medbøe (guitar), Espen Eriksen (piano) and Gunnar Halle
(trumpet) played together for the first time in an extended line-up
for the 2013 Edinburgh Jazz Festival, UK. The musical chemistry
between the three musicians inspired the stripped-down trio setting
that made its debut at Edinburgh Jazz Festival in 2015 to a rapturous
audience. The subsequent album, that features seven original
compositions by Medbøe, was recorded in the prestigious Castlesound
studios, located in the historic village of Pencaitland, Scotland.
Themes from both sides of the North Sea intertwine with cultural
echoes from further afield. The trio setting affords each of the
musicians in the trio unparalleled space in which to explore depth and
breadth of tone and dynamics, while challenging them to extend their
normal roles within the ensemble. The Space Between is released on
Losen Records in early November. This recording was supported by
Creative Scotland.
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